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Battle of Torgau

Germany · Warfare / Seven Years War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1760Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1760

Frederick II the Great3 November 1760

Torgau · Warfare / Seven Years War

Victory gives Frederick II the Great command of Saxony. Frederick II the Great forces Dauns Austrian Army to retreat

Hans von Zieten3 November 1760

Torgau · Warfare / Seven Years War

Helps Frederick the Great defeat Austria & gain control of Saxony

Names involved

Frederick II the GreatHans von Zieten

Provenance

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